1.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
Because it was so good that even
having to read it at school didn’t ruin it.
2.
Daughter of Smoke and Bone by Laini Taylor
What’s going on with YA
novels? Some of them are so awesome! Case in point. A completely fresh, engrossing fantasy world. (And book 3's out later this year!)
3.
The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern
Because
almost every page blew me away with her delicious
sense of magic.
4.
A Prayer for Owen Meany by John Irving
Because the main character talked in capitals. And it was brilliant. And then it made me cry.
5.
The Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger
Because the story seemed almost too ambitious ... and then she nailed it, bigtime.
6.
Boy by Roald Dahl
Because he was a master ... and kind of like the 'Santa of books' of my childhood.
7.
Sum by David Eagleman
Because I love books
that make me think of things I’ve never, ever thought before.
8.
A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Because it made me laugh out loud, a lot.
9.
When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris
As above.
10.
Harry Potter (any of the 7) by J.K. Rowling
I think this one’s obvious ... fine storytelling
and an author well-paid.
How about you ... what are some of your favourites?
Love the list! Okay, here are some of my favourites that to come to mind:
ReplyDeleteThe Russian Concubines by Kate Furnivall - for all its romantic and yet gritty storytelling
Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden - i swear i thought i was a Geisha reincarnated, i could so connect to the main character
A Widow for One Year by John Irving - epic, funny, tragic and could not put it down
The Time Travellers Wife - took me a bit to get into it but once hooked, holy moly, had me on the edge of my seat all the way
The Lovely Bones - forgot the author, what a sad and deeply touching story with so many wonderful characters.
Now, i'm going to download some of your suggestions for some new reading :)
I hear you. The Lovely Bones had me tearing up when I was just leafing through in Borders, reading random pages, and A Widow for One Year is another of my Irving faves.
DeleteI haven't read The Russian Concubines yet, but will have to get a hold of it asap. I wonder where I could get a copy...? ;-)
I thought there were only seven Harry Potter books! Eight movies, yes, but wasn't the last book divided into two movies?
ReplyDeleteBTW, this is Em from the Garden City Creative Writers~
You're so right! Gulp. Apologies and thank you, Em. I'll remedy that straight away...how embarrassing, I think I'll just crawl under my invisibility cloak now ;-).
DeleteLove the photo! The Night Circus was so evocative - hard to go past. Agree with Janine though about your John Irving choice - prefer A Widow for One Year - still have the image of the hallway with the empty picture hooks floating around in my head. I found The Book Thief equally memorable, and I'll never forget my first John Fowles book The Magus. Off now to add a couple more of your suggestions to add to my library holds list.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back in the saddle :)
ooh, another couple of books for the list :)
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